Dental Hygiene and Therapy
University of Suffolk
UCAS Code: B750 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
University of Suffolk
UCAS Code: B750 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Applicants are expected to hold A-level Biology at Grade B or above.
Access to HE Diploma
Access to HE Diploma (Applied science/Applied science (medical science)/Healthcare science/science)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
All applicants are required to hold five GCSE's at grade C/4 or above including English and Maths at Grade C/4 (or Level 2 equivalents).
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Applicants are expected to hold a BTEC in subjects Applied science/Applied science (medical science)/Healthcare science/ science
T Level
Applicants are expected to hold T- Level in subjects Applied science/Applied science (medical science)/Healthcare science/ science
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About this course
This dual role BSc (Hons) Dental Hygiene and Therapy course will be accredited by the General Dental Council (GDC). The course will provide students with the theoretical and practical skills required to register as both a dental hygienist and dental therapist with the GDC.
Both dental hygienists and dental therapists provide oral care that helps patients maintain a healthy mouth, gums and teeth. The treatments and procedures they carry out – such as scaling and polishing, and taking dental X-rays – are designed to support good oral health and prevent dental problems before they develop.
In addition to this, dental therapists are also trained to do some of the same work as dentists, including fillings, and extracting and placing preformed crowns on 'baby' teeth.
Dental therapists can provide any dental work that doesn't require treatment to the nerve of a tooth while working with adult patients, which makes them an essential support to dentists and a versatile and multi-skilled member of a dental team.
On completion of the programme you will:
Become eligible to register with the General Dental Council (GDC) when you graduate, which you'll need to work as a dental hygienist and/or therapist in the UK.
Practise your skills in our Centre of Dental Development, with dental treatment bays and simulation technology, including our Phantom Head skills lab and radiography equipment.
Work in a dental team alongside practising dentists, dental nurses and other students, giving you a taste of your future work environment.
Have the chance to work with the public through community healthcare projects, providing additional patient-focused work experience.
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